Atmosphere: The St Paul location of Brasa is located on Grand Ave, near many other popular restaurants. The inside of the restaurant is contemporary, with a mix of tables and booths. The pendant-style lighting is comprised of long, skinny, transparent light bulbs.

The Pulled Pork at Brasa was delicious! It was seasoned with Mojo, which is a marinade of lime juice, garlic and olive oil. The pork was tender and quite flavorful, the marinade was distinct yet subtle.

The Braised Beef was out of this world! The meat was very rich, tender and moist, cooked in a sweet and flavorful red sauce (made with brown sugar). A pound of this delicious beef might not go very far, depending on how hungry you are!

I had never had Fried Yuca before, but so glad I tried these Crispy Yuca Fries! They were thickly cut (like large steak fries) and then fried like potatoes. The taste of them was similar to potato but with a hint of sweetness and more flavor! They were served with a delicious homemade cilantro-lime-garlic mayo for dipping. So darn good! I wish more restaurants would start serving these, they are a great change-up from the usual potato french fries.

Service: We were lucky to find a parking space that was relatively close, as parking on Grand Ave can be tricky sometimes!) We sat ourselves as the sign indicated and were greeted by our server within just a few minutes. Our server was very friendly and helpful with the ordering process; you could tell she genuinely enjoyed everything on the menu! The food took awhile to be served but I have to admit I was starving and slightly impatient. Everything was excellent. Overall Impression: I had heard about Brasa long before I had the pleasure of eating there and can honestly say its reputation is well-deserved. The ingredients are fresh, all natural and local. The Roasted Pork is delicious and the Braised Beef is phenomenal. Prices are a little high but the food is worth it! Try the Crispy Yuca Fries!

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